N.D. Admin. Code 114-02-01-01

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 114-02-01-01 - Requirements for licensure for primary modalities

An individual may be licensed in one or more of the primary modalities. An individual shall meet the following requirements for the primary modalities:

1. "Magnetic resonance imaging technologist" shall satisfactorily complete the academic requirements of a magnetic resonance imaging technology accredited program or must have satisfactorily completed a course of study including clinical experience requirements for certification in magnetic resonance imaging or hold current certification and registration in magnetic resonance imaging technology. The individual:

a. May perform such procedures while under the general supervision by a licensed practitioner.

b. Shall hold current certification and registration by one of the following:

(1) American registry of magnetic resonance imaging technologists;

(2) American registry of radiologic technologists in magnetic resonance imaging technology;

(3) Submits verification of actively working towards certification requirements in magnetic resonance imaging technology;

(4) Has met other requirements established by the board and has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination; or

(5) Has met the requirements of a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board.

c. Biennially shall complete the continuing education and other requirements set by the applicable certification organization to maintain certification and registration.

d. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

2. "Nuclear medicine technologist" shall satisfactorily complete an accredited education program in nuclear medicine technology and must hold current certification and registration in nuclear medicine technology. The individual:

a. May perform such procedures while under the general supervision by an authorized user who is licensed to possess and use the radiopharmaceuticals involved.

b. Shall hold current certification and registration by one of the following:

(1) Nuclear medicine technologist certification board;

(2) American registry of radiologic technologists in nuclear medicine technology;

(3) Has met other requirements established by the board and has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination; or

(4) Has met the requirements of a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board.

c. Biennially shall complete the continuing education and other requirements set by the applicable certification organization to maintain certification and registration.

d. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

3. "Radiation therapist" must have satisfactorily completed an accredited education program and hold a baccalaureate or an associate degree or must hold a current certification and registration in radiation therapy. The individual:

a. May perform such procedures:

(1) Using x-ray machines and particle accelerators while under the general supervision by an authorized user for external beam radiation therapy as defined by the requirements in North Dakota Century Code chapter 22.1-03; and

(2) Using sealed radioactive sources only while under the supervision of an authorized user of radioactive material as defined by the requirements in North Dakota Century Code chapter 23.1-03.

b. Shall hold current certification and registration by one of the following:

(1) American registry of radiologic technologists in radiation therapy or has met the requirements of a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board.

(2) Has met other requirements established by the board and has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination.

c. Biennially shall complete the continuing education and other requirements set by the applicable certification organization to maintain certification and registration.

d. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

4. "Radiographer'' shall satisfactorily complete an accredited education program and must hold a baccalaureate or an associate degree or hold a current certification and registration in radiography. The individual:

a. May perform such procedures while under the general supervision by a licensed practitioner.

b. Shall hold current certification and registration by one of the following:

(1) American registry of radiologic technologists or has met the requirements of a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board.

(2) Has met other requirements established by the board and has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination.

c. Biennially shall complete the continuing education and other requirements set by the applicable certification organization to maintain certification and registration.

d. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

5. "Radiologist assistant" shall satisfactorily complete an accredited education program and must hold a baccalaureate or master's degree. The individual:

a. May perform such procedures while under general supervision of a radiologist.

b. Shall hold current certification and registration as a radiographer by American registry of radiologic technologists; and

c. Shall hold advanced level current certification by one of the following:

(1) American registry of radiologic technologists as a radiologist assistant;

(2) Certification board of radiology practitioner assistants as a radiology practitioner assistant; or

(3) Has met the requirements of a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board.

d. Biennially shall complete the continuing education and other requirements set by the applicable certification organization to maintain certification and registration.

e. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

6. "Sonographer" must hold a certificate, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree and shall satisfactorily complete the academic requirements and fulfill the clinical ultrasound requirements or hold current certification and registration in sonography. The individual:

a. May perform such procedures while under the general supervision by a licensed practitioner.

b. Shall hold current certification and registration by one of the following or a successor organization or the equivalent as recognized by the board:

(1) American registry for diagnostic medical sonography;

(2) American registry of radiologic technologists in sonography;

(3) Cardiovascular credentialing international;

(4) Sonography Canada; or

(5) Has met the requirements established by the board and has successfully passed the North Dakota state administered examination.

c. Biennially shall complete the continuing education and other requirements set by the applicable certification organization to maintain certification and registration.

d. Otherwise the individual shall meet the unique licensure or practice standard requirements established by the board under subsection 7 of North Dakota Century Code section 43-62-14.

N.D. Admin Code 114-02-01-01

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 368, April 2018, effective 4/1/2018.

General Authority: NDCC 43-62

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-62-09(5), 43-62-14, 43-62-15(2)